flax, a flowering annual herb found in the United States, Canada, and Europe. ▪ INDICATIONS: The seeds are used for constipation and as a source of omega-3 fatty acids. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: It is contraindicated in people with bowel obstruction and dehydration. It is also not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, in children, or in those with known hypersensitivity to this product. It should not be used as a poultice on open wounds.
